Overall during the cleanse I lost a total of 30 lbs and several inches all over, though mostly in the upper body. I did go down enough to get into size 12s (down 1 size). However, during the last 8 weeks I've been off the cleanse, and with my busy schedule, I haven't been eating very well and have gained about 8 lbs back. This new challenge comes with meal plan, shopping lists, and a recommended training schedule. The plan I'll be following is meant for athletes in training, which is perfect as I'm beginning to train for the Doxa Threelay (a triathalon relay) and the Zion Red Rock Relay in August and September. I'd also like to run a half marathon this year, if finances allow.
The 12 weeks began as of Friday when I had a Bod Pod body assessment. The assessment measures your body fat percentage and extimates how many calories you are burning at different activity levels. I am currently about 1380 at rest (so laying down and basically sleeping). If I stay within 200-300 of the recommended calories based on the estimate for the amount of exercise I am doing I should lose weight. At least that's what I've been told. Dr. Moore said he has lost up to 30 lbs on this program without doing much exercise, which is about what I'd like to lose to be within my goal range of 130-140. I think the "optimal" weight for my height is 136.
With Summer coming I should have more time to blog and exercise, athough I'll be working most of June. I would like to blog at least once a week about this and also the switch to a project-based classroom I hope to create. Here I'll be posting about my favorite recipes, workouts, and successes. I'll also be posting weekly weight updates, and bi-weekly measurements. I have a fat % and BMI monitor (although I've been told it can be off by up to 5%), so I'll also post those amounts weekly.
I hope that by blogging about my experiences with weight loss, eating, and exercise I can inspire others to do the same.
To finding and releasing the inner goddess!
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